National Day holiday is celebrated on October 1, marking the formation of the People’s Republic of China. The holiday is also celebrated by China’s two particular administrative regions: Hong Kong and Macau. Traditionally, the festivities begin with the ceremonial raising of the Chinese national flag in Tiananmen Square in the capital city of Beijing.
On Wednesday, October 2, the Library of Congress and the Embassy of India will invite the public to the Library for an exhibition to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948).
The Day of German Unity is Germany's national holiday. It commemorates the German reunification in 1990 and is celebrated with a festival around Platz der Republik.
The event's 451 presentations ranged from an instrument petting zoo to a lecture by the University of California, Riverside MacArthur Genius award winner Professor Cheryl Hayashi. At every event, the presentations have grown into creating an educational community event. The last event was held in 2019. That year showcased the best STEM and creative art […]
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects them from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians.
Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) is a two-day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their deceased family members. These altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the one being honored.